Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
226 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
UTZ479-480-483-488-493-050300-
/O.CON.KSLC.FW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Wasatch Mountains-Uinta Mountains-Southern Ashley National Forest-
Manti National Forest-Central Utah Mountains-
226 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 479,
480, 483, 488, AND 493...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 479 Wasatch Mountains, Fire
Weather Zone 480 Uinta Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 483
Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti
National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah
Mountains.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
226 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
UTZ492-495-050300-
/O.CON.KSLC.FW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Central Utah West Desert-Color Country West Desert-
226 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 492 AND
495...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert
and Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1252 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NVZ424-437-438-469-470-050200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County-
Humboldt County-Quinn-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
1252 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ402-403-421-423-424-426-050300-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Eastern Payette National Forest-Northern Boise National Forest-
Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National Forest-
Owyhee Mountains-Western Twin Falls BLM-Southern Highlands-
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 402, 403, AND 424...
* Affected Area...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 402 Eastern
Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest,
421 Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National
Forest, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and
426 Southern Highlands.
* Timing...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph shifting
to the northwest with a cold frontal passage this afternoon and
evening.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent, except as low as 12
percent zone 424.
* Temperatures...Up to 83, except up to 90 zone 424.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
128 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
COZ200-050300-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0010.241004T2000Z-241005T0300Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-
128 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 200...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ275>277-280>283-285>287-300-414-415-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241006T0100Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
Casper Mountain-Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
In Northwest WY Fire Zones...286...415.
In Southwest WY Fire Zone....277.
In West Central WY Fire Zone....414.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Southwest WY...Uinta.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Occasional gusts
50 to 60 mph along the crest and east slopes of fire zone 286.
* HUMIDITY: 9 to 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Lower elevation high temperatures in the mid 70s to
lower 80s Friday, and the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday.
Mountain high temperatures in the 60s Friday, and the 50s
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ278-279-288-289-416-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241006T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...288...289.
In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.
In West Central WY Fire Zones...278...416.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Occasional gusts
50 to 60 mph in fire zones 288 and 289.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent Friday, 13 to 18 percent Saturday.
* TEMPERATURES: Lower elevation high temperatures in the mid 70s to
lower 80s Friday, and the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday.
Mountain high temperatures in the 60s Friday, and the 50s
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1257 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ410-411-413-422-425-427-475-476-050300-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM-
Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF-
Caribou Range/Caribou NF-Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF-
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River-
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF-
Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF-
1257 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 410, 411, 413, 422, 425, 427, 475, AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial
Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone
413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth
Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake
River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern
Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and
Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 to 55
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities could
lead to rapid growth of new or existing fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
&&
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Blowing Dust Advisory
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS ELKO NV
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
NVZ031-036-050200-
/O.CON.KLKN.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
Northern Elko County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka
County-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County and
Northern Elko County Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS ELKO NV
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
NVZ038-050200-
/O.EXA.KLKN.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
Southwest Elko County-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Southwest Elko County County.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
$$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ054-050200-
/O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0017.241004T2100Z-241005T0200Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Fort Hall, American Falls, Pocatello,
Blackfoot, and Shelley
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
expected for American Falls Reservoir.
* WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
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Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.
GK
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
214 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ015-029-030-ORZ061-063-050300-
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0020.241004T2100Z-241005T0300Z/
Southwest Highlands-Owyhee Mountains-Southern Twin Falls County-
Harney County-Malheur County-
Including the cities of Malheur City, Grasmere, Dunnean, Murphy
Hot Springs, Silver City, Crane, Diamond, Burns, Buchanan,
Rogerson, Venator, Riddle, New Princeton, and Hollister
214 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /114 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and
southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
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KA
Air Quality Alert
WYZ010-016>018-071900-
Northeast Johnson County-Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-
Lander Foothills-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Dubois, Riverton, Shoshoni,
and Lander
1054 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...The Wind River Basin, including Dubois, Riverton, and
Lander, as well as northern Johnson County, including Buffalo.
* WHEN...From Now through 100 PM Monday, October 7.
* IMPACTS...Smoke from the Fish Creek and Pack Trail Fires near
Dubois, and the Elk Fire near Sheridan, continues to be observed
across much of western, northern, and central Wyoming. The smoke is
limiting visibilities at times.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
$$
McDonald
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ001>020-022>030-051300-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-
Southeast Bighorn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole-
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...Red Flag Warning through Saturday Evening for Central and
Western Wyoming...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected Friday afternoon
and evening through the overnight hours due to gusty westerly
wind and low minimum relative humidity values.
Strong west wind, especially between 9 PM and 6 AM, will blow
along the crest and east slopes of the Absaroka and Wind River
Ranges. Mountain wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible across
the highest elevations. Nearby valley and foothill locations are
likely to see 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A cold front early Saturday morning will turn winds to the north
and northwest. These winds persist into Saturday afternoon. As a
result, critical fire weather conditions continue before improving
around sunset Saturday evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
259 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-050900-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
259 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Winds will increase today across northern portions of Utah and
Colorado leading to localized to areas of critical fire weather
conditions. Otherwise the hot and dry conditions continue.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Localized areas of critical fire weather conditions will be possible
over far northern portions of Utah and Colorado tomorrow afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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